Health Information Systems

2 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

This course provides a managerial perspective on the effective use of information technology to improve organizational performance. The use of databases and computer based decision models to structure information and analyze complex organizational problems will be examined. Current and future IT applications will be analyzed for their influence on cost, quality, and access to care for individuals and populations in integrated delivery systems; the legal, ethical, and regulatory ramifications of these technological advances will also be explored.